Shot Types

Different Types of Shots                                                                                        14/09/2017

Close Up

Keeping the full face in frame to create and showcase a great amount of detail. This can be used in order to intensify a scene and ensure that it is suitable to the ambience that it is being matched with.








Wide Shot

A wide shot attests to show the audience where something/someone is in a large geographical area. The impact of this is the audience being aware of the position something/someone is in relation to  other parts of the scene, for example, in a desert.



Extreme Close Up

A much more closer and up close version of a close up, this is to emphasise a significant detail or to convey a message or idea to the audience, the impact of this is having the audience more aware or known to a certain aspect.




High Angle

A high angle shot is utilised by shooting a certain scene from up above (usually of the subject), this can create an ambience of vulnerability and power over others. For example utilising a high angle shot whilst or during a fighting scene in order to show the audience who is in control or is winning.






Low Angle

The low angle shot creates an effect as it makes the subject, being someone/something as powerful and above all else. It makes it seem as though we, as the audience, are looking up to the subject and thus creates this image of the subject being robust and strong.





Over the shoulders shot

The over the shoulders shot is simply one of viewing over the shoulder of one character during a scene. Typically utilised when a discussion is occurring as it helps visualise the physical position of the character. This also helps the audience set a picture or image of where the scene is set.







Dolly Zoom

Jaws Dolly Zoom Scene (Clip)                                 The dolly zoom is effectively used to move                                                                                  closer or further away from the subject                                                                                      whilst the subject remains the same size.

                                              This is used in order to convey the                                                               occurrence of a reaction to a dramatic                                                       reaction or a sudden realisation to                                                               something.











Panning (Pan Shot)

Panning is often used in order to show a horizontal or vertical view to the audience so they can view a geographical area or space but even scenes such as in racing can involve panning in order to show motion in a much more clear way as it will ensure that the subject is in focus rather than the surroundings.